In this study, rationally designed random copolymers containing highly flexible, low glass transition temperature (Tg) segments are suggested as effective polymeric gelators for high-performance ion gel electrolytes. To this end, a series of poly(styrene-ran-butyl acrylate) copolymers (PS-r-PBAs) is prepared by a one-pot reversible additional-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization. Physically

Uranium is an essential element in nuclear industry with the largest amount present in sea water. Also it is one of the most toxic heavy metals present on earth. Considering this, many adsorbents have been developed for uranium extraction with each having its merits and demerits. This review discusses the application of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) as sorbent for uranium, challenges associated and

In recent decades, highly efficient deep desulfurization processes have become very necessary to decrease environmental pollution due to sulfur emissions from fuels. Herein, an enhanced photocatalytic desulfurization of a model fuel was investigated under sunlight irradiation using H2O2 as the oxidant and [email protected] loaded mesoporous silica Al-SBA-15 as a catalyst. In this study, the photocatalyst

The textural properties of aluminum hydride (alane, AlH3) prepared by wet synthesis from lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4) and aluminum chloride (AlCl3) were closely investigated with a focus on the effect of reactant ratios on crystal formation. XRD analsyis showed that three crystals were almost similar, α-type AlH3, despite the different external morphology. TEM observations also demonstrated their

This review provides a comprehensive summary of current hydrocracking applications, and presents recent advances in the synthesis and structure/composition control of various nanomaterials used in hydrocracking catalysts. Although a wide range of feeds are considered in this review, particular focus is placed on hydrocracking of aromatic and paraffinic compounds. The significance, concepts and principles

In the present study, the formation of surfactant-laden viscous drops in ambient air is experimentally investigated using a high-speed digital camera. The mixtures of 90%, 92.5%, and 95% glycerol by weight in water containing various concentrations of sodium dodecyl sulfate are chosen as the drop phase fluid. The focus of this work is to investigate the effects of concentration of surfactant dissolved

In polymer flooding process, the poor solubility of polymer and the wrap of incompletely dissolved polymer particles with heavy oil lead to the generation of complicated blockage, which seriously affects the normal production of wells. Therefore, how to fabricate an effective blockage removal agent is particularly important. Based on the blockage from Bohai Offshore Oilfield in China, a blockage removal